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M2.6 Depth: 52.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-22 08:43:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Kenai Peninsula (United States) on November 22, 2025 at 08:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-22 08:43:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
60.19800, -150.80700
Temperature
-5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52 km
Shallow
52 km
52 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
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